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Y234 VOG

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,301 mi
Last recorded76,301 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY234 VOG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 76,301 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 68,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn in side edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn in side edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 57,501 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 46,530 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 46,421 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2010 46,419 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 46,419 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 46,419 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 46,419 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 44,695 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 44,640 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2006 31,547 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 315,147 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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Y234 VOG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,155 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y234 VOG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y234 VOG registered?

Y234 VOG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 May 2001.

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